An Argument for Marriage

Regarding my last post, more than one reader asked what logical argument, if any, could be made for exclusivity in marriage, or on what possible grounds anything other than the consent of the parties could be contemplated as relevant. The question was further posed on what non-religious grounds such an argument could be made.

By no coincidence, I happen to have such an argument all written out and ready to hand.

It is basically a legal argument from a Stoic viewpoint, since it approaches the c...